The data illustrates a projection of the worldwide demand for lithium for rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries from 2017 to 2025. In 2025, the demand for lithium for non-rechargeable batteries is expected to reach 4,450 metric tons of lithium carbonate equivalent. Increases in battery demand will be a strong driver of lithium consumption in the near future, but producers are currently limited in their ability to match demands.
2017 | 93294 | 3670 |
2018 | 104287 | 3762 |
2019 | 116211 | 3856 |
2020 | 129271 | 3953 |
2021 | 153303 | 4051 |
2022 | 155674 | 4153 |
2023 | 169869 | 4257 |
2024 | 184254 | 4363 |
2025 | 212820 | 4450 |